November Story Explained

Genre:Crime thriller
Director:Indhra Subramanian
Composer:Saran Raghavan
Country:India
Language:Tamil
Cinematography:Vidhu Ayyanna
Editor:Sharan Govindsamy
Network:Disney+ Hotstar
Company:Vikatan Televistas
Runtime:30 - 52 minutes
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:7

November Story is an Indian Tamil-language crime thriller television series for Hotstar Specials, directed by Indhra Subramanian. Produced by Vikatan Televistas the series stars Tamannaah Bhatia in the lead role along with Pasupathy, G. M. Kumar and Myna Nandhini. The series is a classic murder mystery where the quest to find the truth behind the crime unveils a series of hidden truths. It was released on Disney+ Hotstar on 20 May 2021 and was declared a Streaming Blockbuster.[1] [2]

Cast

Production

Development

In November 2019, Vikatan Televistas, the television arm of the Tamil magazine Ananda Vikatan announced a streaming series for Disney+ Hotstar.[3] Tentatively titled The November Story, the makers announced Indhra Subramanian as the director, while Tamannaah, Pasupathy M. and G. M. Kumar in prominent roles.[4] Tamannaah stated about her digital debut stating that "the streaming platforms are also the new playground for accomplished actors looking to break grounds with more challenging roles outside the two-hour cinematic time-frame."[5] She further added that about the character in the series "I love to get under the skin of characters I essay, and hence the longer format is the perfect medium to showcase my skills as it is almost like doing five films at one go. There are lots of detailing and one can explore the character in depth."[6] In October 2020, Disney+ Hotstar announced the title of the series as November Story.[7]

Filming

The shooting of the series began in early November 2019 and the first schedule of the series were completed within the end of the month.[8] The team was able to film most of the series by March 2020 before the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown took place, although production and post-production of the series were affected by COVID-19 restrictions. The remaining portions were shot after lockdown and completed in January 2021.[9]

Release

Disney+ Hotstar released the teaser of the series on 24 October 2020, during the announcement of their original contents in Tamil language for the platform.[10] The trailer of the series was released on 6 May 2021,[11] through the YouTube channel of Cinema Vikatan, along with its dubbed Hindi and Telugu versions.[12] The entire show comprising seven episodes, was broadcast exclusively on the streaming service on in Tamil and also dubbed in Telugu and Hindi languages.[13]

Reception

M. Suganth, editor-in-chief of The Times of India reviewed "The solid performances and production values of the series makes November Story engaging, despite its predictable arc." Ranjani Krishnakumar of Firstpost reviewed "November Story is an excellent entry into the pure-play murder mystery genre, but fails to deliver a satisfying pay-off."[14] Haricharan Pudipeddi of Hindustan Times wrote "November Story unravels slowly, and its pace is an issue at times. But what keeps one engaged is the gripping screenplay that beautifully weaves together a web of incidents to produce something worthwhile. For the most part of the show, the writing is highly competent and one can’t find fault with until the climax which is needlessly long drawn."[15]

Avinash Ramachandran of The New Indian Express wrote "November Story does score high on the engagement factor. Barring the final pay-off that is not exactly an organic culmination, the series largely works. There is a lot of activity, even if they don’t necessarily add up. The forced humour, in particular, fails to add any flavour."[16] Nandini Ramanath of Scroll.in stated "Always slick but equally slippery, the severely overstretched and needlessly complicated series benefits from rich atmospherics and sharp performances."[17]

Manoj Kumar R. in his review for The Indian Express praised the series as a "significant improvement compared to the current Tamil daily soaps on television", but labelled it as a "colossal disappointment" by the analysing the standards of web series.[18] India Today's chief critic Janani K. reviewed it as "If not for its length and some logical loopholes, November Story could have been a great murder mystery."[19] Film critic Srinivasa Ramanujam also gave a mixed verdict, in the review for The Hindu stating that the series "needed to pack in more punch in its core narrative."[20]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 6 May 2021 . November Story trailer: Tamannaah has to prove her dad's innocence in this investigative thriller, watch . 7 May 2021 . Hindustan Times . en . 6 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210506203112/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/november-story-trailer-tamannaah-has-to-prove-her-dad-s-innocence-in-this-investigative-thriller-watch-101620286992316.html . live .
  2. Web site: 7 May 2021 . November Story trailer: Tamannaah Bhatia leads this promising murder-mystery . 7 May 2021 . The Indian Express . en . 6 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210506184414/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/november-story-trailer-tamannaah-bhatias-promising-murder-mystery-show-7304433/ . live .
  3. Web site: 29 November 2019 . Tamannaah Bhatia All Set to Make Web Debut with Tamil Show . 24 May 2021 . news18.com . en . 24 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210524154011/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/tamannaah-bhatia-all-set-to-make-web-debut-with-tamil-show-2405409.html . live .
  4. Web site: Mumbai 29 November . Press Trust of India . Tamannaah Bhatia to make her digital debut with crime thriller The November Story . 24 May 2021 . India Today . 29 November 2019 . en . 24 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210524154011/https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/tamannaah-bhatia-to-make-her-digital-debut-with-crime-thriller-the-november-story-1623688-2019-11-29 . live .
  5. Web site: 29 November 2019 . Tamannaah Bhatia all set to make web debut . 24 May 2021 . Zee News . en . 24 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210524154011/https://zeenews.india.com/people/tamannaah-bhatia-all-set-to-make-web-debut-2249275.html . live .
  6. Web site: dtnext . 29 November 2019 . Tamannaah Bhatia all set to make web debut . https://web.archive.org/web/20191203071411/https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2019/11/29074201/1200529/Tamannaah-Bhatia-all-set-to-make-web-debut.vpf . dead . 3 December 2019 . 24 May 2021 . dtNext.in . en.
  7. Web site: Chennai 23 October . Janani K. . Disney+Hotstar new Tamil films and web series. Full list here . 24 May 2021 . India Today . 23 October 2020 . en . 24 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201124183925/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/disney-hotstar-new-tamil-films-and-web-series-full-list-here-1734511-2020-10-23 . live .
  8. Web site: 2 December 2019 . Tammannah shares pictures from sets of web series 'The November Story' . 22 May 2021 . The News Minute . en . 22 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210522161538/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/tammannah-shares-pictures-sets-web-series-november-story-113338 . live .
  9. Web site: Tamannaah Bhatia wraps up Disney+ Hotstar's 'November Story' . 22 May 2021 . The New Indian Express . 8 January 2021 . 22 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210522161537/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2021/jan/08/tamannaah-bhatia-wraps-up-disney-hotstarsnovember-story-2247356.html . live .
  10. Web site: Disney+ Hotstar announces Tamil originals and release date of Mookuthi Amman . 24 May 2021 . . 23 October 2020 . en . 1 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201101032847/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/oct/23/disneyhotstar-announces-tamil-originals-and-release-date-of-mookuthi-amman-20943.html . live .
  11. Web site: 6 May 2021 . November Story: Trailer of Disney+ Hotstar VIP's crime thriller, featuring Tamannaah Bhatia, released . 24 May 2021 . Firstpost . 24 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210524154011/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/november-story-trailer-of-disney-hotstar-vips-crime-thriller-featuring-tamannaah-bhatia-released-9597351.html . live .
  12. Web site: 7 May 2021 . November Story trailer: Tamannaah Bhatia leads this promising murder-mystery . 24 May 2021 . The Indian Express . en . 7 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210507085934/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/november-story-trailer-tamannaah-bhatias-promising-murder-mystery-show-7304433/ . live .
  13. Web site: Suri . Ridhi . 6 May 2021 . Tamannaah Bhatia plays ethical hacker in 'November Story', says role was 'gratifying experience' . 7 May 2021 . indiatvnews.com . en . 7 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210507014153/https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities/tamannaah-bhatia-plays-ethical-hacker-in-november-story-says-role-was-gratifying-experience-702898 . live .
  14. Web site: 20 May 2021 . November Story review: Tamannaah fails to hit the mark in Indhra Subramanian's clever web series . 24 May 2021 . Firstpost . 21 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210521142711/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/november-story-review-tamannaah-fails-to-hit-the-mark-in-indhra-subramanians-clever-web-series-9637921.html . live .
  15. Web site: 20 May 2021 . November Story review: Tamannaah's show is a slow-burning, effective crime thriller with a shaky ending . 24 May 2021 . Hindustan Times . en . 24 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210524154010/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/november-story-review-tamannaah-s-show-is-a-slow-burning-effective-crime-thriller-with-a-shaky-ending-101621515927630.html . live .
  16. Web site: November Story series review: Tamannaah, Pasupathy anchor a wavering thriller . 24 May 2021 . The New Indian Express . 22 May 2021 . 24 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210524154009/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2021/may/22/november-story-series-review-tamannaah-pasupathy-anchor-a-wavering-thriller-2305783.html . live .
  17. Web site: 'November Story' review: Twists and distractions galore in Tamil web series . 24 May 2021 . Scroll.in . 20 May 2021 . en-US . 24 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210524154012/https://scroll.in/reel/995281/november-story-review-twists-and-distractions-galore-in-tamil-web-series . live .
  18. Web site: 21 May 2021 . November Story review: Tamannaah's web series is a colossal disappointment . 24 May 2021 . The Indian Express . en . 21 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210521142709/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/november-story-review-tamannaah-web-series-is-a-wasted-opportunity-7322692/ . live .
  19. Janani K. . 20 May 2021 . November Story Review: Tamannaah's web series is a convoluted mess . 24 May 2021 . India Today . en . 20 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210520041906/https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/november-story-review-tamannaah-s-web-series-is-a-convoluted-mess-1804645-2021-05-20 . live .
  20. News: Ramanujam . Srinivasa . 21 May 2021 . 'November Story' review: This Tamannaah-starrer has too much talk, too little action . en-IN . The Hindu . 24 May 2021 . 0971-751X . 27 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230827185230/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/november-story-review-this-tamannaah-starrer-has-too-much-talk-too-little-action/article34613717.ece . live .

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